Boynton Beach Woman Shot By U.S. Marshals, Sues For $10 M

Janira Calderin lost part of the index finger on her right hand and the top of her middle and fingers on her left hand, suffered a head wound and another bullet injury to the top of her left foot when she was shot five times by federal agents as they attempted to arrest a Boynton Beach fugitive. Calderin has now filed a $10 million civil suit against the U.S. Marshal Service.

On August 24, 2011, Calderin had left her job at a Broward hospital and went to pick up Samir Herrera, a relatively new acquaintance of hers. Calderin was not aware that Herrera was a wanted man. The marshals “swooped in” after Herrera got behind the wheel of Calderin’s car. Shots were fired after Herrera, who had been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and armed robbery, pulled a gun on the U.S. marshals. The marshals contend that Herrera opened fired first and then led them on a car chase. Calderin’s complaint alleges that she suffered injuries during a “reckless and wholly unwarranted shoot-out.”

The marshal service has denied any wrongdoing and responded to Calderin’s complaints, stating, “A review of the circumstances surrounding your client’s allegations has disclosed no evidence of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of any USMS [United States Marshals Service] employee.”

As Calderin’s attorney stated, “You can’t put an innocent person in danger like that.” Often, innocent bystanders suffer serious, life threatening injuries as a direct result of another person’s careless, reckless or negligent actions. The attorneys at the Friedland | Carmona understand the frustration victims feel when they are injured due to no fault of their own. The Friedland | Carmona employs only personal injury lawyers whose main goal is to help victims recover compensation for their injuries. Jonathan R. Friedland and Michael Carmona are litigation experts who have dedicated their careers to helping victims. If you have been injured, contact the Friedland | Carmona today! Don’t hesitate! Call (305) 661-2008 today for your free consultation!